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Opening Doors

Also known as: People First of Norfolk

Opening Doors is a user led organisation run by people with learning difficulties for people with learning difficulties. Our mission is for all adults with learning difficulties in Norfolk to be confident individuals, controlling their own lives and making their own decisions, with support from people they trust. Opening Doors provides training and other services to professionals, and others.

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Activities & Mission

Opening Doors is a user led organisation run by people with learning difficulties for people with learning difficulties. Our mission is for all adults with learning difficulties in Norfolk to be confident individuals, controlling their own lives and making their own decisions, with support from people they trust. Opening Doors provides training and other services to professionals, and others.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£248,107
Latest Expenditure
£295,509

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£248,107
£295,5090 / 10
2024
£270,759
£307,0740 / 8
2023
£279,957
£311,0710 / 8
2022
£256,841
£244,6950 / 9
2021
£305,689
£219,8950 / 26

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Opening Doors

What does Opening Doors do?

Opening Doors is a user led organisation run by people with learning difficulties for people with learning difficulties. Our mission is for all adults with learning difficulties in Norfolk to be confident individuals, controlling their own lives and making their own decisions, with support from people they trust. Opening Doors provides training and other services to professionals, and others.

How much income did Opening Doors report in 2025?

Opening Doors reported total income of £248k and reported expenditure of £296k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Opening Doors registered as a charity?

Opening Doors was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1997 as charity number 1060002. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Opening Doors?

Opening Doors is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver James Marshall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Opening Doors operate?

Opening Doors operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Opening Doors a registered charity?

Yes — Opening Doors is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060002.

Details

Address
38A BULL CLOSE
NORWICH
NR3 1SX
Registration Date
7 January 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1060002
Charity Number
1060002

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Trustees

Oliver James Marshall Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Carolyn Fowler
Also governs 1 other charity
Catharine Anne Huston
Also governs 1 other charity
Janet Brandish
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Mcgrath
Also governs 1 other charity
Rachael Catherine Wishart-Punt
Rebecca Sian Champion

Also Known As

  • People First of Norfolk

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30 July 2026
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